Dr. Diane Chan, MD, PhD
Claim this profileMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Studies Alzheimer's Disease
Studies Cognitive Impairment
4 reported clinical trials
1 drug studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Diane Chan, MD, PhD is currently running
Gamma Wave Stimulation
for Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) impacts different types of neural oscillations in the brain, including beta (13-30Hz) and gamma oscillations (30-80Hz), which contributes to PD's cardinal symptoms of resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and gait instability. The investigators' lab has developed a non-invasive method of increasing gamma power in the brain using Gamma Entrainment Using Sensory Stimulation (GENUS) through light, sound, and tactile stimulation devices. For this study, 40 participants with mild Parkinson's disease will be recruited, and the investigators will assess their brain waves with electroencephalogram (EEG) before, during, and after light, sound, and tactile stimulation to determine the safety, feasibility, and optimization of GENUS as a potential therapy in the PD population.
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Gamma Frequency Stimulation
for Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome (DS) is characterized by an additional copy of chromosome 21, which also increases risk of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The investigators' lab found a non-invasive way to remove toxic proteins from the brain in AD mouse models. Remarkably, treated mice also have improved memory on behavioral testing. The investigators then translated this non-invasive method, which uses light and sound to stimulate the brain, to be used in mild Alzheimer's patients and cognitively normal adults. The investigators have also translated this research into a vibrating speaker device to study tactile vibration to stimulate the brain as well. For the present study, 30 participants with Down Syndrome and 30 cognitively normal adult controls will be recruited, and the investigators will assess their brain waves with electroencephalogram (EEG) during light, sound, and tactile stimulation. The investigators will also test for safety, feasibility, and cognitive performance before and after a 30-60 minute session of light and sound stimulation to optimize the stimulation devices for use in the DS population.
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More about Diane Chan, MD, PhD
Clinical Trial Related6 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 4 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Diane Chan, MD, PhD has experience with
- GENUS Device
Breakdown of trials Diane Chan, MD, PhD has run
Alzheimer's Disease
Cognitive Impairment
Alzheimer's Dementia
Down Syndrome
Parkinson's Disease
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What does Diane Chan, MD, PhD specialize in?
Diane Chan, MD, PhD focuses on Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Impairment. In particular, much of their work with Alzheimer's Disease has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Diane Chan, MD, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Diane Chan, MD, PhD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Cambridge Massachusetts. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Diane Chan, MD, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Diane Chan, MD, PhD has studied treatments such as GENUS device.
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What is the office address of Diane Chan, MD, PhD?
The office of Diane Chan, MD, PhD is located at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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